Ford - Maverick

Maverick had the odds stacked against it from the start. It's roomy enough and well equipped for the money, but Ford has little 4x4 credibility; buyers simply weren't looking for the blue oval badge on a family 'soft roader'. More seriously, Ford neglected to provide diesel power; the 2.0 and 3.0 V6 engines are both thirsty, and the 2.0 lacks strong pulling power.
Ford dealers discounted the remaining UK stocks of Mavericks to shift them; the resulting low used prices look tempting. But before taking the plunge, potential buyers should take a test drive. They'll find it handles well enough, but refinement is unremarkable on both cars - there's just too much noise at anything above urban speeds.
Bought cheaply enough, a fully loaded Maverick may make sense to some. But it won't be worth much come resale time, and that steady thirst will be a steady drain on your wallet.